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Named in memory of two-year-old Awaab Ishak, who died after prolonged exposure to damp and mould in his home, Awaab’s Law already applies to more than four million social housing tenants. The government estimates that extending the policy could increase coverage to around nine million households, including people in the private rented sector, families in temporary accommodation, care leavers and residents of supported housing.
The proposals build on measures introduced through the Renters’ Rights Act, which has strengthened protections for private tenants and increased penalties for landlords who fail to address the most serious housing hazards. Private landlords can already face fines of up to £7,000 where dangerous conditions are identified.
The consultation, which runs until 18 December, seeks views on how the new requirements should be implemented and what timescales should apply. The government says the reforms are intended to raise housing standards, improve tenant safety and ensure that dangerous conditions are dealt with quickly, regardless of the type of accommodation people live in.
Previous consultations:
Regulator of Social Housing - Call for evidence on the changes, challenges and tensions that exist in the social housing sector (closed 30 September).
Named in memory of two-year-old Awaab Ishak, who died after prolonged exposure to damp and mould in his home, Awaab’s Law already applies to more than four million social housing tenants. The government estimates that extending the policy could increase coverage to around nine million households, including people in the private rented sector, families in temporary accommodation, care leavers and residents of supported housing.
The proposals build on measures introduced through the Renters’ Rights Act, which has strengthened protections for private tenants and increased penalties for landlords who fail to address the most serious housing hazards. Private landlords can already face fines of up to £7,000 where dangerous conditions are identified.
The consultation, which runs until 18 December, seeks views on how the new requirements should be implemented and what timescales should apply. The government says the reforms are intended to raise housing standards, improve tenant safety and ensure that dangerous conditions are dealt with quickly, regardless of the type of accommodation people live in.
Previous consultations:
Regulator of Social Housing - Call for evidence on the changes, challenges and tensions that exist in the social housing sector (closed 30 September).